Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.
Anne Shirley
as Anne Shirley
O. P. Heggie
as Matthew Cuthbert
Helen Westley
as Marilla Cuthbert
Tom Brown
as Gilbert Blythe
Sara Haden
as Mrs. Barry
Murray Kinnell
as Mr. Phillips
Gertrude Messinger
as Diana
Charley Grapewin
as Dr. Tatum
Hilda Vaughn
as Mrs. Blewett
June Preston
as The Little Blewett Girl
Frank Darien
as Angus the Station Master (uncredited)
George Offerman, Jr.
as Herbert Root (uncredited)